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Asheville launches Temporary Activation Program, increases rental assistance and begins park rebuilding design process
Summary
The City of Asheville announced a Temporary Activation Program for community projects on public property, contributed $135,074 more to Buncombe County rental assistance (bringing the city's total to $1,759,074), and issued an RFQ to design reconstruction of storm‑damaged parks and riverfront assets along Azalea Road.
City Manager Deborah Campbell and staff announced several municipal recovery initiatives: a Temporary Activation Program (TAP) for community‑led beautification projects on public property, an increase in city rental assistance funding shared with Buncombe County, and the start of design procurement to rebuild storm‑damaged parks on Azalea Road.
Campbell described TAP as a mechanism for community organizations and volunteer groups to propose temporary…
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